I have gotten a few parts directly from some of the parks at little to no cost. However I was using them as part of a computers and safety presentation when I was a teacher, making it part of the curriculum and providing advertising and public thank yous to the parks that helped me out (some of them were very generous).

You can try contacting the parks, but I'm guessing that if you're just wanting it for you, you're probably not going to have much success. But if you're wanting the items for something else- a school project, presentation, or something bigger than you, then you will find some parks willing to help.

But keep in mind, not all are able to help, and not all can help the same way. Be very polite, friendly, and grateful for anything you get. And don't forget to give them publicity and a nice thank you letter for anything they send. And I do mean anything.

I just happen to have a nylon wheel from the Galaxy coaster at IB, and it just so happens I saw an identical wheel last week at the ACE exhibit at Dollywood.

I'm pretty sure mine's still in the garage and I'm at the stage in my life where I need to get rid of most of what I've accumulated. If you plan to be at KI within the next month I could give it to you rather than throw it away.

I just happen to have a nylon wheel from the Galaxy coaster at IB, and it just so happens I saw an identical wheel last week at the ACE exhibit at Dollywood.

I'm pretty sure mine's still in the garage and I'm at the stage in my life where I need to get rid of most of what I've accumulated. If you plan to be at KI within the next month I could give it to you rather than throw it away.

Actually the offer is open to anyone who wants it... assuming can find it in our garage. This morning I spent an hour looking for camping gear... sleeping bags, tent etc, for one of our adult sons who wants to go camping this weekend. I found everything but the air mattresses... which I figure I can pick up at Walmart for $10-20. Honestly, after 30 years in one house, we have so much junk it takes an hour or two to find anything.

Actually the offer is open to anyone who wants it... assuming can find it in our garage. This morning I spent an hour looking for camping gear... sleeping bags, tent etc, for one of our adult sons who wants to go camping this weekend. I found everything but the air mattresses... which I figure I can pick up at Walmart for $10-20. Honestly, after 30 years in one house, we have so much junk it takes an hour or two to find anything.

Actually the offer is open to anyone who wants it... assuming can find it in our garage. This morning I spent an hour looking for camping gear... sleeping bags, tent etc, for one of our adult sons who wants to go camping this weekend. I found everything but the air mattresses... which I figure I can pick up at Walmart for $10-20. Honestly, after 30 years in one house, we have so much junk it takes an hour or two to find anything.

Is this offer still up for good? Haha

Yes, the offer is still open, if and when I actually find the wheel.
Presumably it is still somewhere in our garage.

Actually the offer is open to anyone who wants it... assuming can find it in our garage. This morning I spent an hour looking for camping gear... sleeping bags, tent etc, for one of our adult sons who wants to go camping this weekend. I found everything but the air mattresses... which I figure I can pick up at Walmart for $10-20. Honestly, after 30 years in one house, we have so much junk it takes an hour or two to find anything.

Is this offer still up for good? Haha

Yes, the offer is still open, if and when I actually find the wheel.
Presumably it is still somewhere in our garage.

If you do find it I would be more then happy to pay for shipping and your troubles.

If you don't plan on donating it, I really would like to get it as a present for my boyfriend who is studying to be a ME and work in the industry. Please let me know :) Thank you!!! (He is in a theme park club at his school, maybe you could donate it to them if you rather not him (drexel)

If you don't plan on donating it, I really would like to get it as a present for my boyfriend who is studying to be a ME and work in the industry. Please let me know :) Thank you!!! (He is in a theme park club at his school, maybe you could donate it to them if you rather not him (drexel)

I will try to remember this thread and contact you for an email address when we empty the house next spring. Thanks for your interest.